Insights Blog Posts

November 4th, 2020

Both Republicans and Democrats are enthusiastic about voting in the 2020 election. Students who support President Trump are motivated to reelect him, and those who don’t want four more years are motivated to vote him out of office.

November 2nd, 2020

The COVID-19 election is unlike any other. Millions of voters have cast their ballots early, many doing so by mail and exacerbating Americans’ election stress about votes being counted on time. On top of navigating the logistics of requesting a mail-in ballot, potential mail delays and voter fraud are top of mind for many voters. […]

October 29th, 2020

The 2020 election has lasted almost 1,200 days, and this extensive campaigning can cause voter fatigue. Nevertheless, college students are finding ways to stay informed and have meaningful conversations with people in their lives.

October 28th, 2020

Students across the political spectrum believe a lot is at stake in the 2020 election. Whether they want to change who’s occupying the White House or ensure the incumbent wins another term, students are very motivated to vote this year.

October 28th, 2020

Students are encountering mental health challenges during COVID-19 and are facing anxiety about the future. Course Hero and the NASPA commissioned College Pulse to administer a survey of college students’ experiences with COVID-19, their return to campus, and the support they are receiving from their college.

October 27th, 2020

With a week to go until Election Day, college students are largely decided on who they are voting for. But many believe the government is actively trying to suppress the student vote.

October 22nd, 2020

The My Election College Student Voting Project follows the diverse voices of college students in the week leading up to Election Day, as well as their reactions to the election results.

October 15th, 2020

Students know it’s important to gain work experience during college, but interning is harder than ever. A majority of students are open to micro-internships that consist of short-term projects that can typically be done remotely.

October 8th, 2020

College students’ concerns about the pandemic’s economic impact remain sky high as the United States’ coronavirus outbreak shows no signs of slowing down.

October 6th, 2020

Students who believe they are getting a good value for their education would choose their same college if they could make their decision again. In contrast, students who don’t believe that they are getting value from their education would choose another college.

October 1st, 2020

Today’s college students believe work-life balance is very important when thinking about their careers after graduation.

September 29th, 2020

A new survey we released in partnership with The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and RealClearEducation offers insights on the experience of being a student on a particular campus, and what it’s like to engage (or not) in the free exchange of ideas on that campus.